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The flu is an infectious disease that causes symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and chills. The annual flu vaccine can prevent most of the circulating influenza strains.

Read about Zika virus pregnancy risks, transmission, and symptoms. Zika virus seems to be tied to microcephaly. The CDC is warning pregnant women to avoid travel to areas with current Zika virus outbreaks.